desirous

adjective
UK: /dɪˈzaɪərəs/
US: /dɪˈzaɪrəs/

  1. Wanting something very much.

    1. He was desirous of winning the prize.
    2. She grew ever more desirous of seeing him again after many years apart.

  2. Having or showing a strong feeling of wanting something; eager to have something.

    1. I am desirous to know more about this.
    2. Many people are desirous of owning their own home, but it's not always possible.

Synonyms

eager keen longing wanting wishing anxious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desirous" in English means: Wanting something very much., Having or showing a strong feeling of wanting something; eager to have something..

The phonetic transcription of "desirous" is /dɪˈzaɪərəs/ in British English and /dɪˈzaɪrəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desirous": eager, keen, longing, wanting, wishing, anxious.

Example usage of "desirous": "He was desirous of winning the prize.". More examples on the page.